Last updated: December 21, 2025
DeSci Labs AG ("we", "us", "our"), a Swiss corporation (Aktiengesellschaft), operates validate.science. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and protect your information in compliance with the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and other applicable privacy laws.
The data controller responsible for your personal data is:
DeSci Labs AG
Bächerstrasse 42
8806 Wollerau, Schwyz
Switzerland
Email: info@desci.com
When you use our service, you may upload PDF documents for analysis. These documents are processed to extract text and generate epistemic risk assessments.
We generate and store analysis reports that contain:
We collect minimal technical data necessary for service operation:
Original PDF documents you upload are automatically deleted within 30 days of upload. This retention period allows for reprocessing if needed while ensuring your original documents are not stored indefinitely.
Analysis reports (HTML/PDF) are retained to support permalink functionality. These reports contain extracted text and analysis results, but not the original uploaded document.
| Data Type | Retention Period | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Uploaded PDF documents | 30 days | Processing and potential reanalysis |
| Analysis reports | Until deletion requested | Permalink access |
| Usage logs (anonymized) | 90 days | Service improvement |
| Technical logs | 30 days | Security and debugging |
We will NEVER use your uploaded documents or analysis results to train artificial intelligence or machine learning models without your explicit, separate consent.
This is not buried in fine print—it is a core principle of our service. Your scientific documents remain yours. We are a tool to help you analyze them, nothing more.
If we ever wish to use anonymized data for research purposes, we will:
Under Swiss law (FADP), GDPR, and other applicable regulations, you have the following rights:
You may request information about what data we hold about you.
You may request deletion of your data at any time, including:
To request deletion of your data and permalinks, please email us at:
Please include the permalink URL or analysis ID if available. We will process your request within 30 days as required by law.
You may request correction of inaccurate data.
You may request your data in a machine-readable format.
You may object to processing of your data in certain circumstances.
We process your data based on:
We implement appropriate technical and organizational measures to protect your data, including:
Your data may be processed on servers located outside Switzerland. Where data is transferred internationally, we ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including:
We use the following third-party services to operate validate.science:
We have data processing agreements with all third-party providers ensuring GDPR compliance.
We use only essential cookies necessary for service operation. We do not use:
Our service is not directed at children under 16. We do not knowingly collect data from children.
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of significant changes by posting a notice on our website. The "Last updated" date at the top indicates when the policy was last revised.
If you believe we have not adequately addressed your concerns, you have the right to lodge a complaint with:
For any privacy-related questions or requests, please contact:
DeSci Labs AG
Bächerstrasse 42
8806 Wollerau, Schwyz
Switzerland
Email: info@desci.com
We aim to respond to all inquiries within 30 days.